Today’s focus: “Ms. F” Household members: 8 Children: 5 Special circumstances: “Ms. F” is raising her grandchildren. After paying rent and utilities, she has no money left for gifts. Her holiday hopes: For her grandchildren to smile and be happy like other children on Christmas. Clothing needs: Boys shirt size medium. Boys pants size 6 […]

Today’s focus: “Ms. M” Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Ms. M” and her family recently moved to Clovis from Colorado. Although her husband has found work at a dairy, the family won’t have extra money for Christmas because they have had to pay several deposits in getting settled. Her holiday hopes: For her […]

Today’s focus: “Ms. S” Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Ms. S’s” husband has been ill since January, but he has been unable to receive Social Security. The family is currently living off the SSI check received for their son, who was born with Down syndrome. Ms. S is unable to work because she […]

Today’s focus: “Ms. G” Household members: 6 Children: 4 Special circumstances: “Ms. G’s” husband recently lost his job and the family has no income. Her holiday hopes: For her children to have gifts for Christmas. Clothing needs: Boys shirt sizes large and medium (for two boys). Boys pants sizes 16, 6 to 7 and 5 […]

Today’s focus: “Ms. M” Household members: 5 Children: 4 Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is a single mother who is struggling to provide for her children. Her holiday hopes: For her children to have gifts for Christmas. Clothing needs: Girls shirt sizes 7 to 8 and 6. Girls pants size 7 to 8 and 6. Girls […]

Today’s focus: “Ms. C” Household members: 4 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Ms. C” just left an abusive relationship. She took her children and the few belongings she could fit in her car. She is employed but having difficulty making ends meet. Her holiday hopes: To have Christmas presents for her children. Clothing needs: Boys pants […]

CNJ staff Today’s Focus: “Ms.T” Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Ms. T’s” husband has had little work this year and their family budget is tight. They are afraid they won’t be able to give gifts to their children. Her holiday hopes: To find a way to give her children gifts for Christmas. Clothing […]

Today’s Focus: “Ms. T” Household members: 4 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Ms. T” has custody of her three grandchildren. This family has no income and is trying to get low income housing. This is a difficult time of year for them. Her holiday hopes: To be able to give her grandchildren a good holiday. Clothing […]

CNJ staff Today’s focus: “Ms. A” Household members: 4 Children: 3 Special circumstances: Ms. A’s husband left her after selling most of her household items. She is expecting a child and, because her doctor said she is at risk for miscarriage, she has been placed on bed rest and is unable to work. Her holiday […]

Today’s Focus: “Ms. S” Household members: 3 Children: 2 Special circumstances: A single mother, working to support her two children. Her holiday hopes: To be able to give Christmas gifts to her children. Clothing needs: Boys pant sizes 32 and 2T, boys shirt sizes large and 2T, boys shoe sizes 9 1/2 and 6 1/2. […]

Today’s Focus: Mary Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Daughter just moved in with three children. She suffered the death of a child a few years back and has had a hard time adjusting to the loss.” Clothing needs: Boy’s pants size 18; girl’s pants sizes 10 and 3T; boy’s shirts sizes XL; girl’s […]

Today’s focus: Alice Household members: 5 Children: 4 Special circumstances: “I am having a hard time this year due to illness in the family and becoming a single mom again has made things very difficult for my children and myself.” Her holiday hopes: “All children are in need of warm winter jackets, sheets, comforters, socks […]

CNJ staff Today’s focus: Tara Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “This year I’m not working because of illness; and it doesn’t look like Christmas will happen, because with the income I have it’s either pay rent and bills or buy gifts, and we all need somewhere to stay.” Her holiday hopes: Have gifts […]

Today’s focus: Julia Household members: 6 Children: 4 Special circumstances: “My husband’s job has slowed down and he is on the list of people they are laying off. I’m hoping he will have job for Christmas. If not things will be very scarce for us.” Clothing needs: Boy’s pants sizes 32 X 30, 16 and […]

Today’s focus: Bonnie Household members: 7 Children: 5 Special circumstances: “I am currently working part-time … and don’t think I can afford presents this year … and my husband is ill and is trying to get SSI to help him.” Her holiday hopes: For her kids to have Christmas presents. Clothing needs: Boy’s pants sizes […]